8.27.17

by Michael W. Bright - September 7, 2017

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY- Following the sudden untimely passing of original Allman Brother Butch Trucks in January and the long-time-coming passing of Gregg Allman in May, Warren Haynes is as close to Southern Rock Royalty as we can come. Sunday night's Gov't Mule concert allowed Haynes

Goo Goo Dolls & Phillip Phillips // Live @ Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater // 8.25.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 26, 2017September 5, 2017

Article by: Sabrina Miles // Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Virginia Beach, VA -- Once the stage went dark, only one sound could be heard, that of a lonesome instrument - a stand up cello. The lights went up, and Phillip Phillips invited us all to “Stand up and dance with

Sarah Shook & The Disarmers // Live @ Gypsy Sally’s // 8.18.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 22, 2017August 22, 2017

Article by: Sabrina Miles Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar WASHINGTON, D.C.- Exploding into song and real life lyrics, Sarah Shook and The Disarmers came to Gypsy Sally’s in Washington DC to rock the place, and they succeeded in true Disarmer style- they projected an aura of friendship and genuine graciousness, while cultivating

Chick Corea Elektric Band // Live @ the PNC Pavilion // 8.13.17

by Michael W. Bright - August 20, 2017August 23, 2017

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Cincinnati, OH. - This summer you could be attending a concert performance of the highest caliber every night of each week, provided you had the cash for today's high-priced tickets. So, it might have been easy to overlook an evening with the elusive Chick Corea

Taking Back Sunday // Live @ Bogarts // 8.14.17

by Linda Carlson - August 20, 2017

Article and photos by: Linda Carlson CINCINNATI, OH – A concert that starts with streams of billowing confetti blown into the audience from stage left and stage right means there’s a party ahead. And that’s exactly how Long Island’s Taking Back Sunday took the stage at Cincinnati’s Bogarts on August 14, 2017. The

The Melvins // Live @ The Stone Pony // 8.5.17

by Steven Principato - August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Asbury Park, NJ - Upon the legendary stage within the house the “Boss” built, a venue small in size yet massive in music history, the Stone Pony once again geared up for a double feature where the headliner may very well be recognized in similar

Young the Giant // Live @ The Palace // 8.2.17

by Michael W. Bright - August 7, 2017

Article and Photos by : Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - I should have seen the signs. Although I recognized the name from their three top five alt rock chart singles, I was not familiar with Young the Giant’s music. But…I should have seen the signs. The under-twenty-one young women, with

Foreigner and Cheap Trick // Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater // 7.26.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 3, 2017August 3, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell VA BEACH, VA: Foreigner showed us exactly why they are one of the world's best selling bands of all time, on a cool summer's night in Virginia Beach. Opening tribute band Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience, fronted by the late John Bonham's son as

Chicago Open Air // Live @ Toyota Park // 7.14-16.17

by Linda Carlson - August 3, 2017August 3, 2017

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson CHICAGO, IL - Chicago Open Air is a young festival, with this summer’s July 14-16, 2017 event marking the second year of what promises to be an ongoing annual heavy metal extravaganza. Two stages featured 40 performances by heavy metal heavy hitters, including headliners KISS,

Real Estate and The New Pornographers // The Forecastle Festival After-Parties @ Headliners // 7.14-15.17

by Michael W. Bright - July 27, 2017July 31, 2017

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - Real Estate writes and plays music that's perfect if you're falling in love. It works if you're breaking up as well. If you're feeling lighthearted on a spring day it's absolutely appropriate. If you're really down in the dumps, wearing your tortured